What To Serve with Lasagna

If you are trying to figure out what goes well with homemade lasagna for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Lasagna is a classic family favorite and a comfort food staple that has been around for decades.  It really needs another comfort food side recipe to make a complete meal. Therefore, you will want to pick the best easy side dish to go with any baked Italian lasagna recipe.   

Whether you want a salad, soup, vegetables, baked goods, or more, I have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with lasagna. All of these sides pair well with the seasonings, pasta, cheeses, vegetables, and meat that makes the lasagna a popular Italian recipe.  It originated from Europe with different forms of it but can you believe it is not originally from Italy.  To find out where it was first created, learn about the HISTORY OF LASAGNA.

What to Serve with Lasagna

This is a tasty list of what to offer with lasagna.  To help you decide what to serve with lasagna, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are comfort food classics, healthy salads, kinds of bread,  soups, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and fancy sides.  This recipe roundup of what to make with lasagna includes:

• Baked Goods, & Appetizers
• Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes
• Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
• Drinks & Desserts 

Baked Goods, & Appetizers

 There are also appetizers and fresh-baked bread recipes to make that pair well with lasagna.  They are comforting, yummy, and family favorites. 

Ciabatta Bread

Homemade rustic Italian bread has a crispy crust and a tender chewy inside.

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Soup, Salads & Vegetable Side Dishes

Here are some great homemade soups and salads to eat with lasagna. The vegetable recipes also all pair well as a side dish along with lasagna. 

Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

This category of ideas to serve with lasagna includes keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free recipes. If you are enjoying a low-carb or gluten-free lasagna you can still have a tasty side dish. All of these ideas are great to keep you on your special diet.  My recipe for LOW-CARB KETO LASAGNA WITH CREPINI is one of my most popular recipes and there is a good reason since this keto lasagna is hands down the best recipe out there. 

Drinks & Desserts

The best cocktails or drinks to enjoy with Lasagna. If you want something that is not traditional or a special dessert, these recipes are great to serve with your next Italian dinner.

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.

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